US Bridges

ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water West Brook

Poor

Worcester County, Massachusetts · 1500 W of Brookside RD · Structure no. A1501818TDOTNBI

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,704
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water West Brook is a concrete slab carrying ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water West Brook in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,704 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,909 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesST 2 A/S Main ST
CrossesWater West Brook
Location1500 W of Brookside RD
RouteState Highway 2
Coordinates42.58286, -72.26076
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,704 (2017)
Projected traffic14,909 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water West Brook built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water West Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water West Brook carry?

About 8,704 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water West Brook?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns ST 2 A/S Main ST over Water West Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.